Eat It and Like It: Wiley's Championship BBQ masters seafood, too

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Dec 14, 2012 at 10:27 AM

Jesse Blanco @eatitandlikeit

Editor's note: This feature is part of columnist Jesse Blanco's "12 Days of Christmas" special presented by eatitandlikeit.com and SavannahNow. Today through Dec. 18, Jesse will introduce you to one Savannah chef and recipe a day to celebrate the holidays.

Wiley and Janet McCrary made a name for themselves in the barbecue world through catering and competitions in the Atlanta area.

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It wasn't until they decided to relocate to Savannah and found a little spot on Whitemarsh Island that they opened their first restaurant. Wiley's Championship BBQ. It's been a huge hit. Just ask anyone who's tried it.

Outside of the barbecue, I love their mac 'n' cheese. My Mama is a collard connoisseur ... and she's a big fan of their collard greens.

When I asked Janet for a recipe for our 12 Days and she suggested seafood, I thought ... yes! She says she made this seafood for their wedding reception in 1993. At their wedding, Janet and Wiley each cooked a signature dish. This was hers. I've got a feeling you are going to Eat It and Like It.

Click here to get Janet's seafood casserole recipe at eatitandlikeit.com.Jesse Blanco is a local news anchor at WTGS and host of the Emmy-nominated "Eat It and Like It," Savannah's only TV show dedicated to its culinary scene. Visit him at eatitandlikeit.com or email jesse@eatitandlikeit.com.